#299 | Melakhim Aleph ch.10 - Power and Wealth

From The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel by R Alex Israel.

• Published: Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:28:00 GMT
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Our chapter describes Shlomo as a powerbroker in the region, controlling trade and accruing great wealth. But are these the correct priorities?